Friday, May 8, 2009

7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Hotel Sofitel
5601 W. 78th St.
(952) 835-1900

Physicians and nurse specialists from Minnesota Vascular Clinic, Fairview Southdale Hospital and the University of Minnesota Medical Center will provide nurses and allied health care providers with an annual update on peripheral vascular disease diagnosis, treatment and research studies.

Intended audience

This conference is appropriate for nurses and allied health professionals who provide vascular services.

Conference highlights

• Components of an integrated vascular care model
• Cosmetic vein treatments
• Percutaneous management of aortoiliac disease
• Insulin resistance as a vascular risk factor
•  Peripheral artery disease research at the University of Minnesota
• New wound care modalities
• Endovascular management of aortic aneurysms
• Vascular trauma of the extremities of penetrating vascular injuries

Conference brochure and agenda

Continuing education credit

To receive a certificate of completion, all participants are required to attend the entire conference and turn in their completed evaluation form.

Nurses

This activity has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing Continuing Education requirements. Contact hours have been applied for through the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. American Nurses Credentialing Center will approve the activity for 5.4 hours. Minnesota Board of Nursing will approve this activity for 6.5 contact hours. Radiologist Technicians Type A Category CEUs pending.

Registration fee and cancellation policy

The course fee of $85 includes course materials, continental breakfast and lunch. A letter of confirmation and driving directions will be e-mailed once we have received your completed registration form. Cancellations on or before May 4 will be returned less a $10 administrative fee. Cancellations after May 4 are non-refundable. For questions about the conference or registration, call 952-924-1594.  

Disclosure

Minnesota Vascular Clinic, Fairview Southdale Hospital and University of Minnesota Physicians are committed to providing balance, objectivity and scientific rigor in their sponsored educational activities. All facility and planning committee members participating in sponsored activities are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of this program. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance to manage and resolve possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each faculty member will be shared prior to the start of the conference. Fairview Southdale Hospital has received the Gold Seal of Approval™ for vascular care from the Joint Commission. We are second in the nation to receive the accreditation, and the only facility to be recognized in three categories: peripheral vascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm and carotid stenosis.